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“Nah, I don’t get that from you,” Cam replied.

“Do you think Kamari might get out since he’s never been to jail before?” Demi questioned.

“His lawyer might be able to get him out on bond if they give him one. From what Randy said, Lo was who they really wanted. Since their star informant is dead, they might not have much of a case anymore. I don’t know Demi; you’re the one with the law degree,” Cam laughed.

“Yeah, but I never know what’s gonna happen when I step inside the courtroom. I be just as nervous as my clients,” Demi admitted.

She and Cam snuggled and talked until it was time for her to go to work. She never did get her second round, but she was cool with that. She enjoyed their talks and sex didn’t always have to be a part of the equation. Since they lived together, they didn’t go out to breakfast much anymore. They usually ate and chilled at home. As soon as he saw Demi off, Cam grabbed his phone and called Courtney.

“It’s about damn time. Did I do something wrong?” Courtney asked when she answered the phone.

“Nah, but Demi is in her feelings about us talking. She’s not comfortable with it no more,” Cam said, not beating around the bush with anything.

“Why? It’s not like when you were with Asha. We’re not sleeping together anymore,” Courtney replied.

“I know, but she’s been on one lately. I blame myself for that though,” Cam admitted.

“Why do you blame yourself?” Courtney asked.

“Me and Demi used to talk a lot before we got together. She knew all about me cheating on Asha with you, so she’s probably thinking I’m doing the same thing to her,” Cam replied.

“I guess I understand where she’s coming from. I just hate that I’m losing my best friend over something that’s not even happening,” Courtney said.

“You’re not losing me. I just need her to feel comfortable with our friendship. It might take a little time, but she’ll come around,” Cam assured her.

“Don’t be so sure about that. We’re still waiting for my husband to come around,” Courtney laughed.

“Your husband is dumb as fuck. If the nigga really pay attention, he would see what’s really up. For a while, you didn’t cheat or even think about cheating on his ass with me or nobody else. I don’t know what went wrong, but he must have fucked up somewhere along the way. He needs to sit back and figure out how to make his wife happy, instead of worrying about me. I’m not a threat to him, but another nigga just might be,” Cam remarked.

“I just want things to go back to the way they were with us. I was so sexually satisfied at one time that another man never even crossed my mind,” Courtney said.

“I already know. We went over a year without messing around before you got married. Bring that nigga to counseling or some shit. Tell him that you want the same dick that he was giving you before y’all got married or you’re leaving,” Cam laughed.

“You’re laughing, but I’m telling his ass those exact words as soon as I get home,” Courtney swore.

“I gotta get going though Courtney. Asha has a doctor’s appointment,” Cam informed her.

“How’s her ratchet ass doing?” Courtney asked.

“She’s good. I’m just ready for this shit to be over with,” Cam answered.

“Be careful what you ask for. It’ll probably be worse once the baby gets here. You already know how Asha is. That baby is gonna be like money in the bank to her,” Courtney said.

“Real shit, I’ll go to court and put myself on child support before I play games with Asha. Demi already told me that gifts and inheritances can’t be factored into what I’ll have to pay. I’m not even trying to play my son like that though. I want to take care of him without getting the courts involved,” Cam responded.

“You’re gonna be a great father Cam. The problem is Asha. She’s never satisfied and she’ll always want more,” Courtney said.

“I already know. Her mama is moving and she’s telling me some bullshit about going half on the rent since my son will be living there. You already know that she’s looking at some expensive shit that’s out of their budget,” Cam fussed.

“Are you gonna do it?” Courtney asked.

“I feel like I don’t have a choice. I want my baby to be comfortable. He’s my only concern. Asha is just getting the shit by default,” Cam replied.

“That bitch hit the jackpot,” Courtney said in disgust.

Asha didn’t deserve half of what she was getting, but Cam was a good dude. He didn’t have his father in his life, and Asha played on that. She used her son as leverage and he wasn’t even here yet.

“I’m sure that’s what she thinks, but she got me fucked up. Me and Demi talked about it and I’m giving her a set amount every month. I’ll still get whatever my son needs, but I’m not letting Asha break me. Randy went to his grave without a dime in his pocket because of her ass. That won’t be me. Demi is gonna get all the paperwork in order for me,” Cam noted.

“Okay, well, I won’t hold you. I guess I’ll have to settle for seeing you wherever we so happen to meet up at your mama’s house,” Courtney said.

“Just give it a little time. Demi will come around eventually,” Cam assured her before they disconnected.

He took a deep breath and massaged his temples, hoping that he didn’t get another migraine. Every time he had to deal with Asha, his head started pounding before he even saw her. After popping two Excedrin, Cam grabbed his keys and headed to pick up the baby mama from hell.

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